Cattail Pond Trail—Cedar Ridge Preserve

Dallas, Texas

This challenging hike to one of the area’s tallest peaks feels like it belongs in the Texas Hill Country and, given its central location in the Dallas/Forth Worth Metroplex, can be surprisingly secluded.
Unlike other area trails that have little change in elevation, this one moves up and down like a roller coaster, offering thrilling views of Joe Pool Lake to the west and a calming moment or two by a cattail pond before winding back up to the trailhead.

This challenging hike to one of the area’s tallest peaks feels like it belongs in the Texas Hill Country and, given its central location in the Dallas/Forth Worth Metroplex, can be surprisingly secluded.

Unlike other area trails that have little change in elevation, this one moves up and down like a roller coaster, offering thrilling views of Joe Pool Lake to the west and a calming moment or two by a cattail pond before winding back up to the trailhead.